Skip to main content

Salary guide · Manchester

Finance Assistant Salary in Manchester

How much does a finance assistant earn in Manchester?

Average base salary in Manchester

£37,730 per year

per year in Manchester · NJC or trust-set operations scale

See Finance Assistant jobs in Manchester
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£29,400 per year£37,730 per year£50,960 per year

Finance Assistant salaries vary by school size, trust structure and the level of finance, HR or operational responsibility. Finance Assistant pay in Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for finance assistants near Manchester

Compare average finance assistant pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage finance assistant salaryJobs
Manchester This location£37,730 per yearView jobs
Leeds£36,960 per yearView jobs
Liverpool£36,575 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£36,575 per yearView jobs
Stockport£36,575 per yearView jobs
Bolton£36,575 per yearView jobs
Salford£36,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Finance Assistant get paid in Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about finance assistant pay in Manchester

How much does a finance assistant earn in Manchester?

The average salary for a finance assistant in Manchester is £37,730 per year, typically ranging from £29,400 per year to £50,960 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Manchester a well-paid area for finance assistants?

Manchester tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for finance assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire finance assistants in Manchester?

Live finance assistant openings in Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a finance assistant in Manchester increase their salary?

Finance Assistants in Manchester typically increase pay by moving up NJC or trust-set operations scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between finance assistant pay in Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £38,500 per year. In Manchester it's £37,730 per year — a discount of £770 per year versus the UK average.

Finance Assistant jobs in Manchester

Live finance assistant vacancies in Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Finance Assistant jobs in Manchester

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.